On The Listening Post this week, Saudi Arabia's Middle East power play as seen across the region's media. Plus, the lock-down facing journalists trying to cover refugees on Manus Island.
Lebanon's PM and Saudi Arabia's power play
In just two weeks, the new Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Salman has upended both the domestic and the regional balance of power with a series of moves that have left observers struggling to keep up.
Regional media have reported the resignation of the Lebanese Prime MinisterSaad Hariri, the arrest of dozens of princes and businessmen and the threat of regional conflict through the political positions that they bring to the mix.
International media have also shown their colours by selectively seeing what they want to see in the new prince.
Contributors:
RaniaMasri, academic and writer
HabibBattah, editor, BeirutReport.com and journalism lecturer at the American University of BeirutAs'ad Abukhalil, professor, California State University, StanislausDavid Hearst, editor, Middle East Eye
On our radar
Zimbabwe's army seizes the state broadcaster as it moves to take control of the country's succession.
Julian Assange trolls Trump Jr while defending WikiLeaks' journalism.
Venezuela's new media law raises heckles from press freedom activists.
Covering Manus Island
Last year, Papua New Guinea's Supreme Court ruled that Australia's imprisonment of asylum seekers on the islands of Manus and Nauru was illegal and ordered the closure of the camps.
Unfortunately, the story attracted little attention since Australia's offshore "processing centres" for asylum seekers have operated largely under a shroud of secrecy.
Journalists trying to report on conditions at the prisons have been blocked at every turn by the governments involved.
Eighteen months since that court ruling, the camps are now closed but the refugees are refusing to leave fearing attacks by local people.
The Listening Post's Johanna Hoes returns to the story of the refugees on Manus Island and Nauru.
Contributors:
Elaine Pearson, director, HRWAustraliaPaul Farrell, senior reporter, Buzzfeed Australia
MatthewAbbott, documentary photographer
Amir Taghinia, former Manus refugee
Behrouz Boochani, refugee
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Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia (i/ˌsɔːdiːəˈreɪbiə/, i/ˌsaʊ-/), officially known as the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), is an Arab state in Western Asia constituting the bulk of the Arabian Peninsula. With a land area of approximately 2,150,000km2 (830,000sqmi), Saudi Arabia is geographically the second-largest state in the Arab world after Algeria. Saudi Arabia is bordered by Jordan and Iraq to the north, Kuwait to the northeast, Qatar, Bahrain, and the United Arab Emirates to the east, Oman to the southeast, and Yemen to the south. It is the only nation with both a Red Sea coast and a Persian Gulf coast, and most of its terrain consists of arid inhospitable desert or barren landforms.

The area of modern-day Saudi Arabia formerly consisted of four distinct regions: Hejaz, Najd, and parts of Eastern Arabia (Al-Ahsa) and Southern Arabia ('Asir). The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia was founded in 1932 by Ibn Saud. He united the four regions into a single state through a series of conquests beginning in 1902 with the capture of Riyadh, the ancestral home of his family, the House of Saud. The country has since been an absolute monarchy, effectively a hereditary dictatorship governed along Islamic lines. The ultra-conservative Wahhabism religious movement within Sunni Islam has been called "the predominant feature of Saudi culture", with its global spreading largely financed by the oil and gas trade. Saudi Arabia is sometimes called "the Land of the Two Holy Mosques" in reference to Al-Masjid al-Haram (in Mecca), and Al-Masjid an-Nabawi (in Medina), the two holiest places in Islam. The Kingdom has a total population of 28.7 million, of which 20 million are Saudi nationals and 8 million are foreigners.

Arabian Peninsula

Arabian Peninsula, simplified Arabia (Arabic:الجزيرة العربية‎al-jazīra al-ʿarabiyya, « Arabian island ») is a peninsula of Western Asia situated north-east of Africa on the Arabian plate. From a geological perspective, it is considered a subcontinent of Asia.

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On The Listening Post this week, Saudi Arabia's Middle East power play as seen across the region's media. Plus, the lock-down facing journalists trying to cover refugees on Manus Island.
Lebanon's PM and Saudi Arabia's power play
In just two weeks, the new Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Salman has upended both the domestic and the regional balance of power with a series of moves that have left observers struggling to keep up.
Regional media have reported the resignation of the Lebanese Prime MinisterSaad Hariri, the arrest of dozens of princes and businessmen and the threat of regional conflict through the political positions that they bring to the mix.
International media have also shown their colours by selectively seeing what they want to see in the new prince.
Contributors:
RaniaMasri, academic and writer
HabibBattah, editor, BeirutReport.com and journalism lecturer at the American University of BeirutAs'ad Abukhalil, professor, California State University, StanislausDavid Hearst, editor, Middle East Eye
On our radar
Zimbabwe's army seizes the state broadcaster as it moves to take control of the country's succession.
Julian Assange trolls Trump Jr while defending WikiLeaks' journalism.
Venezuela's new media law raises heckles from press freedom activists.
Covering Manus Island
Last year, Papua New Guinea's Supreme Court ruled that Australia's imprisonment of asylum seekers on the islands of Manus and Nauru was illegal and ordered the closure of the camps.
Unfortunately, the story attracted little attention since Australia's offshore "processing centres" for asylum seekers have operated largely under a shroud of secrecy.
Journalists trying to report on conditions at the prisons have been blocked at every turn by the governments involved.
Eighteen months since that court ruling, the camps are now closed but the refugees are refusing to leave fearing attacks by local people.
The Listening Post's Johanna Hoes returns to the story of the refugees on Manus Island and Nauru.
Contributors:
Elaine Pearson, director, HRWAustraliaPaul Farrell, senior reporter, Buzzfeed Australia
MatthewAbbott, documentary photographer
Amir Taghinia, former Manus refugee
Behrouz Boochani, refugee
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How Social Media Is Changing Saudi Arabia

How Social Media Is Changing Saudi Arabia

How Social Media Is Changing Saudi Arabia

Activists in Saudi Arabia face a repressive and intolerant government as they advocate popular political participation, judicial reform, and an end to discrimination against women and minorities. Authorities have responded by arresting, prosecuting, and attempting to silence rights defenders and to quash their calls for change.
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SAUDI ARABIA- crack down on media and Lebanon

SAUDI ARABIA- crack down on media and Lebanon

SAUDI ARABIA- crack down on media and Lebanon

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Saudi Arabia urging citizens to monitor each other on social media

Saudi Arabia urging citizens to monitor each other on social media

Saudi Arabia urging citizens to monitor each other on social media

After toughening its stance on dissent, Saudi Arabia is now asking people to monitor each other and report any “endangering” posts on social media. The kingdom is known for its tough stance on dissent and carries out ruthless crackdowns on government opponents.
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In just two weeks, the new Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Salman has upended both the domestic and the regional balance of power with a series of moves that have left observers struggling to keep up.
And as unprecedented as Lebanon's Saad Hariri's first televised appearance from Riyadh was - the prime minister of one country announcing his resignation from the capital of another, on a Saudi news channel - his second appearance in the news was somehow more compelling.
It was in a 90-minute interview on Lebanon's Future TV, a channel Hariri happens to own. The interviewer was the only one of the channel's employees allowed into Saudi Arabia - with the crew and the equipment provided by the host country.
During the interview, Hariri seemed leery of a man lingering in the background.
"He [Hariri] appeared to be a broken man, a man stripped of his dignity," explains RaniaMasri, an academic and writer. "A man who was truly pathetic, truly arousing pity. Not at all a symbol of a government of a sovereign country, but rather the symbol of a man who has been threatened. He was nervous, he was agitated, he was drawn to tears."
Lebanon is a politically complex, factionalised country and the country's media landscape reflects that. But what makes this story even more complicated is the Iran angle.
Saudi Arabia's regional power struggle with Iran is playing out in the devastating war on Yemen as well as in Lebanon, where the Saudis want to curtail the influence of Hezbollah, the political party and armed group backed by Iran.
The same day Hariri hosted an adviser to Iran's Supreme Leader last week - a meeting the Iranians described as positive and constructive - the Lebanese prime minister found himself on a plane to Riyadh.
"This was kind of like the peak of this media spectacle within this entire drama," says HabibBattah, editor, BeirutReport.com. "The only evidence that we have of our prime minister not being captive is the interview with a journalist who he employs on a TV station that he owns."
Hariri landed in Riyadh just as the Saudi government launched what it called an anti-corruption drive.
Hundreds were arrested, including more than a dozen royals and ministers of the state. Among those reportedly being held at the Ritz Carlton Hotel in Riyadh is Prince Alwaleed bin Talal, majority owner of the Rotana media company and a business partner of Rupert Murdoch's through 21st Century Fox and News Corporation, as well as Waleed Al Ibrahim, who owns MBC and Al Arabiya, a pan-Arab news channel based in Dubai.
The two Saudi media tycoons, who control a wide network of Middle Eastern television channels, radio stations, music labels and digital entertainment assets from Morocco to Oman, were reportedly arrested for resisting the crown prince's repeated attempts over the past year to buy their companies.
"That was one of the reasons that they tried the blockade against Qatar," according to David Hearst, editor for the Middle East Eye. "It was because of Al Jazeera's prominence in the media. They're very media minded, and they think, in a very old fashioned way, that the media can be bought. That's the classic Arab state way of thinking about the media. They don't think that the Arab world - and they've said so - is ready for free speech and they want to control it."
Masri says, "I can see no other reason for their arrest other than a consolidation of power. We are talking about the wealth of billions of dollars held captive at the Ritz Carlton in Saudi Arabia. And the consolidation of financial power goes hand in hand with the consolidation of media power. Now, if it were really for corruption charges, why have they been arrested and placed in a hotel rather than arrested and had an open trial with clear evidence presented as to the alleged corruption charges?"
By this past Thursday, the Financial Times was reporting that the hotel detainees could buy their freedom by surrendering up to 70 percent of their accumulated wealth - which makes the Saudi corruption crackdown look like a shakedown.
Contributors:
Rania Masri, academic and writer
Habib Battah, editor, BeirutReport.com and Journalism Lecturer at the American University of BeirutAs'ad Abukhalil, professor, California State University, Stanislaus
David Hearst, editor, Middle East Eye
More from The Listening Post on:
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How Social Media Is Changing Saudi Arabia

Activists in Saudi Arabia face a repressive and intolerant government as they advocate popular political participation, judicial reform, and an end to discrimination against women and minorities. Authorities have responded by arresting, prosecuting, and attempting to silence rights defenders and to quash their calls for change.
Did that make you think? Us, too. That's why we think you should check out our partner Human Rights Watch at the links below.
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Effects of social media-mini vlog of life in Saudi Arabia

So here's a quick video of me discussing social media and its effects on your brain and your life. In addition to my ADD I also threw in a little bit of Saudi Arabian sightseeing or life in Saudi Arabia

published: 21 Jul 2017

SAUDI ARABIA- crack down on media and Lebanon

published: 19 Nov 2017

Saudi Arabia urging citizens to monitor each other on social media

After toughening its stance on dissent, Saudi Arabia is now asking people to monitor each other and report any “endangering” posts on social media. The kingdom is known for its tough stance on dissent and carries out ruthless crackdowns on government opponents.
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In just two weeks, the new Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Salman has upended both the domestic and the regional balance of power with a series of moves that have left observers struggling to keep up.
And as unprecedented as Lebanon's Saad Hariri's first televised appearance from Riyadh was - the prime minister of one country announcing his resignation from the capital of another, on a Saudi news channel - his second appearance in the news was somehow more compelling.
It was in a 90-minute interview on Lebanon's Future TV, a channel Hariri happens to own. The interviewer was the only one of the channel's employees allowed into Saudi Arabia - with the crew and the equipment provided by the host country.
During the interview, Hariri seemed leery of a man lingering in the backgr...

On The Listening Post this week, Saudi Arabia's Middle East power play as seen across the region's media. Plus, the lock-down facing journalists trying to cover refugees on Manus Island.
Lebanon's PM and Saudi Arabia's power play
In just two weeks, the new Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Salman has upended both the domestic and the regional balance of power with a series of moves that have left observers struggling to keep up.
Regional media have reported the resignation of the Lebanese Prime MinisterSaad Hariri, the arrest of dozens of princes and businessmen and the threat of regional conflict through the political positions that they bring to the mix.
International media have also shown their colours by selectively seeing what they want to see in the new prince.
Contributors:
RaniaMasri, academic and writer
HabibBattah, editor, BeirutReport.com and journalism lecturer at the American University of BeirutAs'ad Abukhalil, professor, California State University, StanislausDavid Hearst, editor, Middle East Eye
On our radar
Zimbabwe's army seizes the state broadcaster as it moves to take control of the country's succession.
Julian Assange trolls Trump Jr while defending WikiLeaks' journalism.
Venezuela's new media law raises heckles from press freedom activists.
Covering Manus Island
Last year, Papua New Guinea's Supreme Court ruled that Australia's imprisonment of asylum seekers on the islands of Manus and Nauru was illegal and ordered the closure of the camps.
Unfortunately, the story attracted little attention since Australia's offshore "processing centres" for asylum seekers have operated largely under a shroud of secrecy.
Journalists trying to report on conditions at the prisons have been blocked at every turn by the governments involved.
Eighteen months since that court ruling, the camps are now closed but the refugees are refusing to leave fearing attacks by local people.
The Listening Post's Johanna Hoes returns to the story of the refugees on Manus Island and Nauru.
Contributors:
Elaine Pearson, director, HRWAustraliaPaul Farrell, senior reporter, Buzzfeed Australia
MatthewAbbott, documentary photographer
Amir Taghinia, former Manus refugee
Behrouz Boochani, refugee
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On The Listening Post this week, Saudi Arabia's Middle East power play as seen across the region's media. Plus, the lock-down facing journalists trying to cover refugees on Manus Island.
Lebanon's PM and Saudi Arabia's power play
In just two weeks, the new Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Salman has upended both the domestic and the regional balance of power with a series of moves that have left observers struggling to keep up.
Regional media have reported the resignation of the Lebanese Prime MinisterSaad Hariri, the arrest of dozens of princes and businessmen and the threat of regional conflict through the political positions that they bring to the mix.
International media have also shown their colours by selectively seeing what they want to see in the new prince.
Contributors:
RaniaMasri, academic and writer
HabibBattah, editor, BeirutReport.com and journalism lecturer at the American University of BeirutAs'ad Abukhalil, professor, California State University, StanislausDavid Hearst, editor, Middle East Eye
On our radar
Zimbabwe's army seizes the state broadcaster as it moves to take control of the country's succession.
Julian Assange trolls Trump Jr while defending WikiLeaks' journalism.
Venezuela's new media law raises heckles from press freedom activists.
Covering Manus Island
Last year, Papua New Guinea's Supreme Court ruled that Australia's imprisonment of asylum seekers on the islands of Manus and Nauru was illegal and ordered the closure of the camps.
Unfortunately, the story attracted little attention since Australia's offshore "processing centres" for asylum seekers have operated largely under a shroud of secrecy.
Journalists trying to report on conditions at the prisons have been blocked at every turn by the governments involved.
Eighteen months since that court ruling, the camps are now closed but the refugees are refusing to leave fearing attacks by local people.
The Listening Post's Johanna Hoes returns to the story of the refugees on Manus Island and Nauru.
Contributors:
Elaine Pearson, director, HRWAustraliaPaul Farrell, senior reporter, Buzzfeed Australia
MatthewAbbott, documentary photographer
Amir Taghinia, former Manus refugee
Behrouz Boochani, refugee
- Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe
- Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish
- Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera
- Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/

How Social Media Is Changing Saudi Arabia

Activists in Saudi Arabia face a repressive and intolerant government as they advocate popular political participation, judicial reform, and an end to discrimin...

Activists in Saudi Arabia face a repressive and intolerant government as they advocate popular political participation, judicial reform, and an end to discrimination against women and minorities. Authorities have responded by arresting, prosecuting, and attempting to silence rights defenders and to quash their calls for change.
Did that make you think? Us, too. That's why we think you should check out our partner Human Rights Watch at the links below.
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Activists in Saudi Arabia face a repressive and intolerant government as they advocate popular political participation, judicial reform, and an end to discrimination against women and minorities. Authorities have responded by arresting, prosecuting, and attempting to silence rights defenders and to quash their calls for change.
Did that make you think? Us, too. That's why we think you should check out our partner Human Rights Watch at the links below.
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Effects of social media-mini vlog of life in Saudi Arabia

So here's a quick video of me discussing social media and its effects on your brain and your life. In addition to my ADD I also threw in a little bit of Saudi A...

So here's a quick video of me discussing social media and its effects on your brain and your life. In addition to my ADD I also threw in a little bit of Saudi Arabian sightseeing or life in Saudi Arabia

So here's a quick video of me discussing social media and its effects on your brain and your life. In addition to my ADD I also threw in a little bit of Saudi Arabian sightseeing or life in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia urging citizens to monitor each other on social media

After toughening its stance on dissent, Saudi Arabia is now asking people to monitor each other and report any “endangering” posts on social media. The kingdom...

After toughening its stance on dissent, Saudi Arabia is now asking people to monitor each other and report any “endangering” posts on social media. The kingdom is known for its tough stance on dissent and carries out ruthless crackdowns on government opponents.
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After toughening its stance on dissent, Saudi Arabia is now asking people to monitor each other and report any “endangering” posts on social media. The kingdom is known for its tough stance on dissent and carries out ruthless crackdowns on government opponents.
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In just two weeks, the new Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Salman has upended both the domestic and the regional balance of power with a series of moves that have left observers struggling to keep up.
And as unprecedented as Lebanon's Saad Hariri's first televised appearance from Riyadh was - the prime minister of one country announcing his resignation from the capital of another, on a Saudi news channel - his second appearance in the news was somehow more compelling.
It was in a 90-minute interview on Lebanon's Future TV, a channel Hariri happens to own. The interviewer was the only one of the channel's employees allowed into Saudi Arabia - with the crew and the equipment provided by the host country.
During the interview, Hariri seemed leery of a man lingering in the background.
"He [Hariri] appeared to be a broken man, a man stripped of his dignity," explains RaniaMasri, an academic and writer. "A man who was truly pathetic, truly arousing pity. Not at all a symbol of a government of a sovereign country, but rather the symbol of a man who has been threatened. He was nervous, he was agitated, he was drawn to tears."
Lebanon is a politically complex, factionalised country and the country's media landscape reflects that. But what makes this story even more complicated is the Iran angle.
Saudi Arabia's regional power struggle with Iran is playing out in the devastating war on Yemen as well as in Lebanon, where the Saudis want to curtail the influence of Hezbollah, the political party and armed group backed by Iran.
The same day Hariri hosted an adviser to Iran's Supreme Leader last week - a meeting the Iranians described as positive and constructive - the Lebanese prime minister found himself on a plane to Riyadh.
"This was kind of like the peak of this media spectacle within this entire drama," says HabibBattah, editor, BeirutReport.com. "The only evidence that we have of our prime minister not being captive is the interview with a journalist who he employs on a TV station that he owns."
Hariri landed in Riyadh just as the Saudi government launched what it called an anti-corruption drive.
Hundreds were arrested, including more than a dozen royals and ministers of the state. Among those reportedly being held at the Ritz Carlton Hotel in Riyadh is Prince Alwaleed bin Talal, majority owner of the Rotana media company and a business partner of Rupert Murdoch's through 21st Century Fox and News Corporation, as well as Waleed Al Ibrahim, who owns MBC and Al Arabiya, a pan-Arab news channel based in Dubai.
The two Saudi media tycoons, who control a wide network of Middle Eastern television channels, radio stations, music labels and digital entertainment assets from Morocco to Oman, were reportedly arrested for resisting the crown prince's repeated attempts over the past year to buy their companies.
"That was one of the reasons that they tried the blockade against Qatar," according to David Hearst, editor for the Middle East Eye. "It was because of Al Jazeera's prominence in the media. They're very media minded, and they think, in a very old fashioned way, that the media can be bought. That's the classic Arab state way of thinking about the media. They don't think that the Arab world - and they've said so - is ready for free speech and they want to control it."
Masri says, "I can see no other reason for their arrest other than a consolidation of power. We are talking about the wealth of billions of dollars held captive at the Ritz Carlton in Saudi Arabia. And the consolidation of financial power goes hand in hand with the consolidation of media power. Now, if it were really for corruption charges, why have they been arrested and placed in a hotel rather than arrested and had an open trial with clear evidence presented as to the alleged corruption charges?"
By this past Thursday, the Financial Times was reporting that the hotel detainees could buy their freedom by surrendering up to 70 percent of their accumulated wealth - which makes the Saudi corruption crackdown look like a shakedown.
Contributors:
Rania Masri, academic and writer
Habib Battah, editor, BeirutReport.com and Journalism Lecturer at the American University of BeirutAs'ad Abukhalil, professor, California State University, Stanislaus
David Hearst, editor, Middle East Eye
More from The Listening Post on:
YouTube - http://aje.io/listeningpostYT
Facebook - http://facebook.com/AJListeningPost
Twitter - http://twitter.com/AJListeningPost
Website - http://aljazeera.com/listeningpost

In just two weeks, the new Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Salman has upended both the domestic and the regional balance of power with a series of moves that have left observers struggling to keep up.
And as unprecedented as Lebanon's Saad Hariri's first televised appearance from Riyadh was - the prime minister of one country announcing his resignation from the capital of another, on a Saudi news channel - his second appearance in the news was somehow more compelling.
It was in a 90-minute interview on Lebanon's Future TV, a channel Hariri happens to own. The interviewer was the only one of the channel's employees allowed into Saudi Arabia - with the crew and the equipment provided by the host country.
During the interview, Hariri seemed leery of a man lingering in the background.
"He [Hariri] appeared to be a broken man, a man stripped of his dignity," explains RaniaMasri, an academic and writer. "A man who was truly pathetic, truly arousing pity. Not at all a symbol of a government of a sovereign country, but rather the symbol of a man who has been threatened. He was nervous, he was agitated, he was drawn to tears."
Lebanon is a politically complex, factionalised country and the country's media landscape reflects that. But what makes this story even more complicated is the Iran angle.
Saudi Arabia's regional power struggle with Iran is playing out in the devastating war on Yemen as well as in Lebanon, where the Saudis want to curtail the influence of Hezbollah, the political party and armed group backed by Iran.
The same day Hariri hosted an adviser to Iran's Supreme Leader last week - a meeting the Iranians described as positive and constructive - the Lebanese prime minister found himself on a plane to Riyadh.
"This was kind of like the peak of this media spectacle within this entire drama," says HabibBattah, editor, BeirutReport.com. "The only evidence that we have of our prime minister not being captive is the interview with a journalist who he employs on a TV station that he owns."
Hariri landed in Riyadh just as the Saudi government launched what it called an anti-corruption drive.
Hundreds were arrested, including more than a dozen royals and ministers of the state. Among those reportedly being held at the Ritz Carlton Hotel in Riyadh is Prince Alwaleed bin Talal, majority owner of the Rotana media company and a business partner of Rupert Murdoch's through 21st Century Fox and News Corporation, as well as Waleed Al Ibrahim, who owns MBC and Al Arabiya, a pan-Arab news channel based in Dubai.
The two Saudi media tycoons, who control a wide network of Middle Eastern television channels, radio stations, music labels and digital entertainment assets from Morocco to Oman, were reportedly arrested for resisting the crown prince's repeated attempts over the past year to buy their companies.
"That was one of the reasons that they tried the blockade against Qatar," according to David Hearst, editor for the Middle East Eye. "It was because of Al Jazeera's prominence in the media. They're very media minded, and they think, in a very old fashioned way, that the media can be bought. That's the classic Arab state way of thinking about the media. They don't think that the Arab world - and they've said so - is ready for free speech and they want to control it."
Masri says, "I can see no other reason for their arrest other than a consolidation of power. We are talking about the wealth of billions of dollars held captive at the Ritz Carlton in Saudi Arabia. And the consolidation of financial power goes hand in hand with the consolidation of media power. Now, if it were really for corruption charges, why have they been arrested and placed in a hotel rather than arrested and had an open trial with clear evidence presented as to the alleged corruption charges?"
By this past Thursday, the Financial Times was reporting that the hotel detainees could buy their freedom by surrendering up to 70 percent of their accumulated wealth - which makes the Saudi corruption crackdown look like a shakedown.
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Rania Masri, academic and writer
Habib Battah, editor, BeirutReport.com and Journalism Lecturer at the American University of BeirutAs'ad Abukhalil, professor, California State University, Stanislaus
David Hearst, editor, Middle East Eye
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Saudi Arabia - Land of Peace

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is a modern nation that honors its Arab heritage and tradition. Saudi Muslims live in peaceful co-existence with those of other faiths and religions. Moreover, there are alot of non-muslims who are working and visiting the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
The rapid urban and economic growth in Saudi Arabia creates a lot of work opportunity for experts.

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Dubai Vacation Travel Guide | Expedia

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travel saudi arabia - The KINGDOM

The birthplace and spiritual home of Islam, Saudi Arabia is as rich in attractions as it is in stirring symbolism. It is also one of the most difficult places on earth to visit.
For those who do get in, rock-hewn Madain Saleh is Arabia's greatest treasure. Other wonders abound, from the echoes of TE Lawrence along the Hejaz Railway to the mudbrick ruins of Dir'aiyah. Jeddah, gateway to the holy cities of Mecca and Medina, has an enchanting old city made of coral, while the Red Sea coast has world-class diving. Elsewhere, this is a land of astonishing natural beauty, particularly the plunging landscapes of the Asir Mountains in the Kingdom's southwest.
Best of all, there are few places left that can be said to represent the last frontier of tourism. Whether you're an expat or a pilgrim, Sau...

published: 05 Sep 2015

United Arab Emirates Vacation Travel Video Guide

Travel video about destination United Arab Emirates.
Situated on the Arabian Peninsula between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman, the United Arab Emirates is a fairy-tale of the One Thousand And One Nights.In just a relatively few years the region has been catapulted from the Middle Ages into the 21st century and it is now an international financial centre within an ancient desert region. It contains seven sheikdoms that are united both politically and economically. Dubai is a wonderful holiday paradise with a romantic desert and a long history in which the past unites with the present. Dubai is the second largest state in the United Arab Emirates and is situated on the north coast of the Arabian Peninsula. Fifteen kilometres from Dubai is the tiny Emirate of Sharjah where life continu...

published: 14 Aug 2013

Arabia Felix Vacation Travel Video Guide

The Republic Of Yemen: there is almost no other country on Earth that possesses as many secrets and ancient legends as the Arabia Felix and the Bab Al Yemen, the gateway to the Yemen, is the entrance to the historic district of Sanaa, the Yemen’s capital city that it is believed to date back to the third century A.D.Women are rarely to be seen in Yemen’s marketplaces and, when they are, they are hidden from male glances by a protective veil. Islam still plays an important role in the daily cultural life of the people, including the traditional market places that are almost exclusively a male domain. The Republic Of Yemen covers a large part of the southwest of the Arabian Peninsula and contains several fascinating historical sites. East of Sanaa on the ancient Frankincense route, is th...

Arabian Desert Safari Vacation Travel Video Guide

Travel video about destination Arabian Desert in Saudi Arabia.
The oldest Arabian trading city, Dubai is a pulsating desert metropolis in the Middle East which is today synonymous with High Tech and Bedouins plus tall desert sand dunes, rocky terrain and the blazing sun.The Al-Fahidi Fort is Dubai’s oldest building and was built at the beginning of the 19th century and now houses the Dubai Museum. Narrow alleys lead through the Goldsuk, the traditional covered bazaar, in which shops and stalls are packed closely together, with merchandise worth millions glittering in tempting shop windows. But for those who wish to experience something a little different, the sand dunes of the desert are the perfect setting for DuneRiding, an exhilarating extreme sport that’s off the normal tourist trail....

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is a modern nation that honors its Arab heritage and tradition. Saudi Muslims live in peaceful co-existence with those of other faiths and religions. Moreover, there are alot of non-muslims who are working and visiting the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
The rapid urban and economic growth in Saudi Arabia creates a lot of work opportunity for experts.

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is a modern nation that honors its Arab heritage and tradition. Saudi Muslims live in peaceful co-existence with those of other faiths and religions. Moreover, there are alot of non-muslims who are working and visiting the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
The rapid urban and economic growth in Saudi Arabia creates a lot of work opportunity for experts.

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Dubai Vacation Travel Guide | Expedia

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Modernity and antiquity collide in this vibrant city. Shop at the same spice market locals have been visiting for generations, then visit the stores in the Gold Souk, a jewelry-centered traditional marketplace. For a more modern shopping experience, go to the Dubai Mall, home to over 1200 stores, an underwater zoo, and KidZania®, a “city” where children can roleplay various careers.
To soak up some of the legendary Dubai sunshine, simply step outside. Take in the view of the city from the observation deck of the Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world. Continue your Dubai tour by wandering through the exotic buildings and resorts, or visit some of the public beaches. If you’d like to try something a little different and don’t mind paying a small fee, you can also attend local hotel beaches even if you aren’t staying there.
You can’t finish your Dubai sightseeing without a trip into the desert itself. Ride a camel, go sandboarding, or just stand out on the dunes and marvel at the beauty of it all.
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Modernity and antiquity collide in this vibrant city. Shop at the same spice market locals have been visiting for generations, then visit the stores in the Gold Souk, a jewelry-centered traditional marketplace. For a more modern shopping experience, go to the Dubai Mall, home to over 1200 stores, an underwater zoo, and KidZania®, a “city” where children can roleplay various careers.
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Travel video about destination United Arab Emirates.
Situated on the Arabian Peninsula between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman, the United Arab Emirates is a fairy-tale of the One Thousand And One Nights.In just a relatively few years the region has been catapulted from the Middle Ages into the 21st century and it is now an international financial centre within an ancient desert region. It contains seven sheikdoms that are united both politically and economically. Dubai is a wonderful holiday paradise with a romantic desert and a long history in which the past unites with the present. Dubai is the second largest state in the United Arab Emirates and is situated on the north coast of the Arabian Peninsula. Fifteen kilometres from Dubai is the tiny Emirate of Sharjah where life continues according to age-old Arabian tradition. Tourism was once popular on this former pirate coast but the Saudi king subsequently prohibited the consumption of alcohol and thus the tourists stayed away. On the western side of theHajar Mountains an oasis village developed that contains more than two hundred springs and wells. The oasis was once frequently occupied by Saudi Arabia but in 1974 the International Court Of Justice in the Hague ruled against the Saudi occupation. Today, Oman and the United Arab Emirates share the nine oasis villages of the Buraimi Oasis and live together in peace. Abu Dhabi is the largest of the seven Emirates and means, Father Of The Gazelle, a name derived from an ancient legend. The seventy three thousand square kilometres of the Abu Dhabi region cover eighty-six per cent of the United Arab Emirates and in the 1960’s the city had a population of five thousand that has now grown to almost a million. As the oil supplies gradually trickle away the sheiks are becoming increasingly cautious with their spending and the oil boom has now been followed by tourism in this fairy-tale holiday paradise that is full of desert romance.

Travel video about destination United Arab Emirates.
Situated on the Arabian Peninsula between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman, the United Arab Emirates is a fairy-tale of the One Thousand And One Nights.In just a relatively few years the region has been catapulted from the Middle Ages into the 21st century and it is now an international financial centre within an ancient desert region. It contains seven sheikdoms that are united both politically and economically. Dubai is a wonderful holiday paradise with a romantic desert and a long history in which the past unites with the present. Dubai is the second largest state in the United Arab Emirates and is situated on the north coast of the Arabian Peninsula. Fifteen kilometres from Dubai is the tiny Emirate of Sharjah where life continues according to age-old Arabian tradition. Tourism was once popular on this former pirate coast but the Saudi king subsequently prohibited the consumption of alcohol and thus the tourists stayed away. On the western side of theHajar Mountains an oasis village developed that contains more than two hundred springs and wells. The oasis was once frequently occupied by Saudi Arabia but in 1974 the International Court Of Justice in the Hague ruled against the Saudi occupation. Today, Oman and the United Arab Emirates share the nine oasis villages of the Buraimi Oasis and live together in peace. Abu Dhabi is the largest of the seven Emirates and means, Father Of The Gazelle, a name derived from an ancient legend. The seventy three thousand square kilometres of the Abu Dhabi region cover eighty-six per cent of the United Arab Emirates and in the 1960’s the city had a population of five thousand that has now grown to almost a million. As the oil supplies gradually trickle away the sheiks are becoming increasingly cautious with their spending and the oil boom has now been followed by tourism in this fairy-tale holiday paradise that is full of desert romance.

The Republic Of Yemen: there is almost no other country on Earth that possesses as many secrets and ancient legends as the Arabia Felix and the Bab Al Yemen, the gateway to the Yemen, is the entrance to the historic district of Sanaa, the Yemen’s capital city that it is believed to date back to the third century A.D.Women are rarely to be seen in Yemen’s marketplaces and, when they are, they are hidden from male glances by a protective veil. Islam still plays an important role in the daily cultural life of the people, including the traditional market places that are almost exclusively a male domain. The Republic Of Yemen covers a large part of the southwest of the Arabian Peninsula and contains several fascinating historical sites. East of Sanaa on the ancient Frankincense route, is the town of Marib that was once the residence of the legendary Queen Of Saba and in the extreme north is the town of Sadah, a region known for its powerful tribes. In the centre of the Djebel Harraz is the picturesque mountain village of Manakhah. Due to its location it was once a strategic point on the ancient trading route between the sea and the highlands. The breathtaking architecture of its buildings still testifies to the former prosperity of a village that today is well known for its popular market. Al Hudaydah was once the most important Turkish harbour on the Red Sea. The city was a commercial rival of the British occupied city of Aden to the south which, during colonial times, was of great importance in securing a sea route to India. In addition to the recent modernisation of the harbour the fishing industry still plays an important role and the fertile coastal waters of the Red Sea still ensure a good catch. To the south of Al Hudaydah is the legendary old harbour of Al Mokha, the former centre of the country’s coffee trade from which the world renowned Mocha coffee derived its name. Despite their present poverty the people here are a proud race and the ancient name of the Yemen, Arabia Felix, or “Arabia The Content”, is still a thing of the present.
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The Republic Of Yemen: there is almost no other country on Earth that possesses as many secrets and ancient legends as the Arabia Felix and the Bab Al Yemen, the gateway to the Yemen, is the entrance to the historic district of Sanaa, the Yemen’s capital city that it is believed to date back to the third century A.D.Women are rarely to be seen in Yemen’s marketplaces and, when they are, they are hidden from male glances by a protective veil. Islam still plays an important role in the daily cultural life of the people, including the traditional market places that are almost exclusively a male domain. The Republic Of Yemen covers a large part of the southwest of the Arabian Peninsula and contains several fascinating historical sites. East of Sanaa on the ancient Frankincense route, is the town of Marib that was once the residence of the legendary Queen Of Saba and in the extreme north is the town of Sadah, a region known for its powerful tribes. In the centre of the Djebel Harraz is the picturesque mountain village of Manakhah. Due to its location it was once a strategic point on the ancient trading route between the sea and the highlands. The breathtaking architecture of its buildings still testifies to the former prosperity of a village that today is well known for its popular market. Al Hudaydah was once the most important Turkish harbour on the Red Sea. The city was a commercial rival of the British occupied city of Aden to the south which, during colonial times, was of great importance in securing a sea route to India. In addition to the recent modernisation of the harbour the fishing industry still plays an important role and the fertile coastal waters of the Red Sea still ensure a good catch. To the south of Al Hudaydah is the legendary old harbour of Al Mokha, the former centre of the country’s coffee trade from which the world renowned Mocha coffee derived its name. Despite their present poverty the people here are a proud race and the ancient name of the Yemen, Arabia Felix, or “Arabia The Content”, is still a thing of the present.
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Travel video about destination Arabian Desert in Saudi Arabia.
The oldest Arabian trading city, Dubai is a pulsating desert metropolis in the Middle East which is today synonymous with High Tech and Bedouins plus tall desert sand dunes, rocky terrain and the blazing sun.The Al-Fahidi Fort is Dubai’s oldest building and was built at the beginning of the 19th century and now houses the Dubai Museum. Narrow alleys lead through the Goldsuk, the traditional covered bazaar, in which shops and stalls are packed closely together, with merchandise worth millions glittering in tempting shop windows. But for those who wish to experience something a little different, the sand dunes of the desert are the perfect setting for DuneRiding, an exhilarating extreme sport that’s off the normal tourist trail. Setting off in convoy in four-wheel drive vehicles, at first the track is smooth, though undulating and, to get into the mood, this initial terrain is usually tackled with caution. And then it begins: as though on a continuous roller coaster set on sand, the horizon moves constantly as the ride follows deep ruts and then, at high acceleration, ascends high dunes, only to return downwards at stomach-churning speed. Then, in the mountains, the WadiWaterDrive follows craggy riverbeds and bumpy gravel tracks followed by further thrills in the fascinating Hajar Mountains. After all this, a camel ride turns the frenzied ridiculous into tranquil sublime and a Bedouin barbecue rounds off a perfect day in an ancient land that offers more than just a holiday!

Travel video about destination Arabian Desert in Saudi Arabia.
The oldest Arabian trading city, Dubai is a pulsating desert metropolis in the Middle East which is today synonymous with High Tech and Bedouins plus tall desert sand dunes, rocky terrain and the blazing sun.The Al-Fahidi Fort is Dubai’s oldest building and was built at the beginning of the 19th century and now houses the Dubai Museum. Narrow alleys lead through the Goldsuk, the traditional covered bazaar, in which shops and stalls are packed closely together, with merchandise worth millions glittering in tempting shop windows. But for those who wish to experience something a little different, the sand dunes of the desert are the perfect setting for DuneRiding, an exhilarating extreme sport that’s off the normal tourist trail. Setting off in convoy in four-wheel drive vehicles, at first the track is smooth, though undulating and, to get into the mood, this initial terrain is usually tackled with caution. And then it begins: as though on a continuous roller coaster set on sand, the horizon moves constantly as the ride follows deep ruts and then, at high acceleration, ascends high dunes, only to return downwards at stomach-churning speed. Then, in the mountains, the WadiWaterDrive follows craggy riverbeds and bumpy gravel tracks followed by further thrills in the fascinating Hajar Mountains. After all this, a camel ride turns the frenzied ridiculous into tranquil sublime and a Bedouin barbecue rounds off a perfect day in an ancient land that offers more than just a holiday!

The future of Saudi Arabia and its regional role

As the American administration nears its first anniversary, we are witnessing an approach that is new and different. “America First” naturally raises questions among allies and partners abroad about the scope and depth of U.S. involvement in world affairs. This year's SabanForum discussions and webcast sessions focused on the U.S.-Israel relationship, the future of the Middle East, and much more.
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USA, Israel & Saudi Arabia Prepping for Zionist War With Iran

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The reality life of foreign people in Saudi Arabia

The reality life of foreign people in Saudi Arabia "Eyes of Others"!
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Some people think and ask that Has not Saudi Arabia have employees or foreign people live over there?!. Therefore, I am not surprised by the question, but because of the media that does not display realism matters,
So I would like to show you that the video to know the reality and what do the foreign people who have experienced life, say about their life in Saudi. At the end you will say truly kingdom of Saudi Arabia is the Land of the peace.
Finally, you can criticize us by respecting our religion and our prophet Mohammad [Peace Be Upon Him], otherwise, you will be blocked from this page as far as you are not respecting any religions of other people. You can ask them in polit...

published: 06 Feb 2016

Why is Lebanese PM Saad Hariri still in Saudi Arabia? - Inside Story

It has been exactly a week since Saad Hariri suddenly resigned as Lebanon's prime minister during a visit to Saudi Arabia.
His actions have set off a chain of events that continue to play out across the region.
The Iranian-backed Shia Lebanese group Hezbollah, part of Hariri's governing coalition, says Saudi Arabia is holding him against his will.
Hezbollah believes by forcing Hariri to resign, Saudi Arabia has declared war on Lebanon.
The US has joined the UN in calling for stability in Lebanon, warning regional powers against using the country for proxy conflicts.
So, is Lebanon becoming a battleground for a regional power play?
Presenter: LauraKyle
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Beverley Milton-Edwards - Visiting Fellow, Brookings Doha Center
Kamel Wazne - Founder, Center for American Strate...

published: 11 Nov 2017

Kings and presidents: Whither the special relationship with Saudi Arabia?

Khabardaar: Trump’s Visit To Saudi Arabia Sets New Tone For International Relations

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published: 23 May 2017

Patrick Le Brun - What’s Really Happening in Saudi Arabia?

Patrick Le Brun is a writer and activist, who has written many articles for Counter-Currents. He has extensive experience with the FrenchIdentitarian movement but is currently based in the United States, where he mentors college students who wish to engage in activism.
Patrick returns to Red Ice to discuss recent happenings in the Middle East. First, Patrick tells us about the crisis Saudi Arabia faces as the regime prepares to pass power to the next generation. We then talk about Lebanon, Hezbollah, and the complex relationship between the various powers in the region. Later, we discuss Israel’s intentions for its neighbors. Patrick argues that the Jewish state longs to be surrounded by weak, unstable regimes, and is thus opposed to strong nationalists that threaten such an arrangement....

published: 22 Nov 2017

Why Imam Al Mahdi will destroy Saudi Arabia ?

Saudi Regime is worst than (PaganArabs of Mecca) using Haram or unlawful Wealth obtain from blood of Muslim Ummah for Expansion of Area around Holy Mosques in Mecca and Madina.
In Islam the market is to be free and permitted to respond to the natural laws of supply & demand. Thus, when the prices became high in the Prophet's time and people asked him to fix prices for them, he replied,
Allah is the One Who fixes prices, Who withholds, Who gives lavishly, & Who provides, & I hope that when I meet Him none of you will have a claim against me for any injustice﻿ with regard to blood or property. (Reported by Ahmad, Abu Daoud, al-Tirmidhi, Ibn Majah, al-Dari and Abu Y'ala.)
Saudi Regime Produce Oil @ 10 $ per Barrel and sell it at International Market at 120 $ per Barrel. Actually they are ...

Chris Martenson, specializes in energy and resource depletion, and of PeakProsperity.com, shares his latest pearls of wisdom regarding gold, the dollar, and other key markets.

published: 29 Nov 2017

Trump Speech in Saudi Arabia to Muslim World

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On The Listening Post this week, Saudi Arabia's Middle East power play as seen across the region's media. Plus, the lock-down facing journalists trying to cover refugees on Manus Island.
Lebanon's PM and Saudi Arabia's power play
In just two weeks, the new Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Salman has upended both the domestic and the regional balance of power with a series of moves that have left observers struggling to keep up.
Regional media have reported the resignation of the Lebanese Prime MinisterSaad Hariri, the arrest of dozens of princes and businessmen and the threat of regional conflict through the political positions that they bring to the mix.
International media have also shown their colours by selectively seeing what they want to see in the new prince.
Contributors:
RaniaMasri, academic and writer
HabibBattah, editor, BeirutReport.com and journalism lecturer at the American University of BeirutAs'ad Abukhalil, professor, California State University, StanislausDavid Hearst, editor, Middle East Eye
On our radar
Zimbabwe's army seizes the state broadcaster as it moves to take control of the country's succession.
Julian Assange trolls Trump Jr while defending WikiLeaks' journalism.
Venezuela's new media law raises heckles from press freedom activists.
Covering Manus Island
Last year, Papua New Guinea's Supreme Court ruled that Australia's imprisonment of asylum seekers on the islands of Manus and Nauru was illegal and ordered the closure of the camps.
Unfortunately, the story attracted little attention since Australia's offshore "processing centres" for asylum seekers have operated largely under a shroud of secrecy.
Journalists trying to report on conditions at the prisons have been blocked at every turn by the governments involved.
Eighteen months since that court ruling, the camps are now closed but the refugees are refusing to leave fearing attacks by local people.
The Listening Post's Johanna Hoes returns to the story of the refugees on Manus Island and Nauru.
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Elaine Pearson, director, HRWAustraliaPaul Farrell, senior reporter, Buzzfeed Australia
MatthewAbbott, documentary photographer
Amir Taghinia, former Manus refugee
Behrouz Boochani, refugee
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On The Listening Post this week, Saudi Arabia's Middle East power play as seen across the region's media. Plus, the lock-down facing journalists trying to cover refugees on Manus Island.
Lebanon's PM and Saudi Arabia's power play
In just two weeks, the new Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Salman has upended both the domestic and the regional balance of power with a series of moves that have left observers struggling to keep up.
Regional media have reported the resignation of the Lebanese Prime MinisterSaad Hariri, the arrest of dozens of princes and businessmen and the threat of regional conflict through the political positions that they bring to the mix.
International media have also shown their colours by selectively seeing what they want to see in the new prince.
Contributors:
RaniaMasri, academic and writer
HabibBattah, editor, BeirutReport.com and journalism lecturer at the American University of BeirutAs'ad Abukhalil, professor, California State University, StanislausDavid Hearst, editor, Middle East Eye
On our radar
Zimbabwe's army seizes the state broadcaster as it moves to take control of the country's succession.
Julian Assange trolls Trump Jr while defending WikiLeaks' journalism.
Venezuela's new media law raises heckles from press freedom activists.
Covering Manus Island
Last year, Papua New Guinea's Supreme Court ruled that Australia's imprisonment of asylum seekers on the islands of Manus and Nauru was illegal and ordered the closure of the camps.
Unfortunately, the story attracted little attention since Australia's offshore "processing centres" for asylum seekers have operated largely under a shroud of secrecy.
Journalists trying to report on conditions at the prisons have been blocked at every turn by the governments involved.
Eighteen months since that court ruling, the camps are now closed but the refugees are refusing to leave fearing attacks by local people.
The Listening Post's Johanna Hoes returns to the story of the refugees on Manus Island and Nauru.
Contributors:
Elaine Pearson, director, HRWAustraliaPaul Farrell, senior reporter, Buzzfeed Australia
MatthewAbbott, documentary photographer
Amir Taghinia, former Manus refugee
Behrouz Boochani, refugee
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The future of Saudi Arabia and its regional role

As the American administration nears its first anniversary, we are witnessing an approach that is new and different. “America First” naturally raises questions ...

As the American administration nears its first anniversary, we are witnessing an approach that is new and different. “America First” naturally raises questions among allies and partners abroad about the scope and depth of U.S. involvement in world affairs. This year's SabanForum discussions and webcast sessions focused on the U.S.-Israel relationship, the future of the Middle East, and much more.
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As the American administration nears its first anniversary, we are witnessing an approach that is new and different. “America First” naturally raises questions among allies and partners abroad about the scope and depth of U.S. involvement in world affairs. This year's SabanForum discussions and webcast sessions focused on the U.S.-Israel relationship, the future of the Middle East, and much more.
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USA, Israel & Saudi Arabia Prepping for Zionist War With Iran

War with Iran is inevitable. The Zionist puppet masters have been trying for years to start a war with Iran and that reality has never been closer than it is t...

War with Iran is inevitable. The Zionist puppet masters have been trying for years to start a war with Iran and that reality has never been closer than it is today. The USA, Israel and Saudi Arabia are all making coordinated moves in preparation for a major war.
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War with Iran is inevitable. The Zionist puppet masters have been trying for years to start a war with Iran and that reality has never been closer than it is today. The USA, Israel and Saudi Arabia are all making coordinated moves in preparation for a major war.
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The reality life of foreign people in Saudi Arabia

The reality life of foreign people in Saudi Arabia "Eyes of Others"!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hIUVncxV_SY
Some people think and ask that Has not Saudi A...

The reality life of foreign people in Saudi Arabia "Eyes of Others"!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hIUVncxV_SY
Some people think and ask that Has not Saudi Arabia have employees or foreign people live over there?!. Therefore, I am not surprised by the question, but because of the media that does not display realism matters,
So I would like to show you that the video to know the reality and what do the foreign people who have experienced life, say about their life in Saudi. At the end you will say truly kingdom of Saudi Arabia is the Land of the peace.
Finally, you can criticize us by respecting our religion and our prophet Mohammad [Peace Be Upon Him], otherwise, you will be blocked from this page as far as you are not respecting any religions of other people. You can ask them in polite way which is the best way to understand you.
Regards

The reality life of foreign people in Saudi Arabia "Eyes of Others"!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hIUVncxV_SY
Some people think and ask that Has not Saudi Arabia have employees or foreign people live over there?!. Therefore, I am not surprised by the question, but because of the media that does not display realism matters,
So I would like to show you that the video to know the reality and what do the foreign people who have experienced life, say about their life in Saudi. At the end you will say truly kingdom of Saudi Arabia is the Land of the peace.
Finally, you can criticize us by respecting our religion and our prophet Mohammad [Peace Be Upon Him], otherwise, you will be blocked from this page as far as you are not respecting any religions of other people. You can ask them in polite way which is the best way to understand you.
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It has been exactly a week since Saad Hariri suddenly resigned as Lebanon's prime minister during a visit to Saudi Arabia.
His actions have set off a chain of events that continue to play out across the region.
The Iranian-backed Shia Lebanese group Hezbollah, part of Hariri's governing coalition, says Saudi Arabia is holding him against his will.
Hezbollah believes by forcing Hariri to resign, Saudi Arabia has declared war on Lebanon.
The US has joined the UN in calling for stability in Lebanon, warning regional powers against using the country for proxy conflicts.
So, is Lebanon becoming a battleground for a regional power play?
Presenter: LauraKyle
Guests:
Beverley Milton-Edwards - Visiting Fellow, Brookings Doha Center
Kamel Wazne - Founder, Center for AmericanStrategic StudiesNour Samaha - Freelance journalist covering the Levant region
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It has been exactly a week since Saad Hariri suddenly resigned as Lebanon's prime minister during a visit to Saudi Arabia.
His actions have set off a chain of events that continue to play out across the region.
The Iranian-backed Shia Lebanese group Hezbollah, part of Hariri's governing coalition, says Saudi Arabia is holding him against his will.
Hezbollah believes by forcing Hariri to resign, Saudi Arabia has declared war on Lebanon.
The US has joined the UN in calling for stability in Lebanon, warning regional powers against using the country for proxy conflicts.
So, is Lebanon becoming a battleground for a regional power play?
Presenter: LauraKyle
Guests:
Beverley Milton-Edwards - Visiting Fellow, Brookings Doha Center
Kamel Wazne - Founder, Center for AmericanStrategic StudiesNour Samaha - Freelance journalist covering the Levant region
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Kings and presidents: Whither the special relationship with Saudi Arabia?

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Patrick returns to Red Ice to discuss recent happenings in the Middle East. First, Patrick tells us about the crisis Saudi Arabia faces as the regime prepares to pass power to the next generation. We then talk about Lebanon, Hezbollah, and the complex relationship between the various powers in the region. Later, we discuss Israel’s intentions for its neighbors. Patrick argues that the Jewish state longs to be surrounded by weak, unstable regimes, and is thus opposed to strong nationalists that threaten such an arrangement. The show covers much more, including the relationship between Sunni and Shiite Muslims, and how this ancient conflict affects geopolitics.
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Patrick returns to Red Ice to discuss recent happenings in the Middle East. First, Patrick tells us about the crisis Saudi Arabia faces as the regime prepares to pass power to the next generation. We then talk about Lebanon, Hezbollah, and the complex relationship between the various powers in the region. Later, we discuss Israel’s intentions for its neighbors. Patrick argues that the Jewish state longs to be surrounded by weak, unstable regimes, and is thus opposed to strong nationalists that threaten such an arrangement. The show covers much more, including the relationship between Sunni and Shiite Muslims, and how this ancient conflict affects geopolitics.
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Twitter is taking about the "blue check mark" verification from conservatives, people like Tommy Robinson and Laura Loomer. Facebook is putting people in Facebook jail right and left, including Caitlin Johnstone. Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia is playing, "Who Sunk My Battleship" within it's own country and hopefully doesn't lead us all into nuclear war. Updates on Las Vegas and FusionGPS.
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🇸🇦 Saad Hariri, Saudi power play and the media | The Listening Post

On The Listening Post this week, Saudi Arabia's Middle East power play as seen across the region's media. Plus, the lock-down facing journalists trying to cover refugees on Manus Island.
Lebanon's PM and Saudi Arabia's power play
In just two weeks, the new Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Salman has upended both the domestic and the regional balance of power with a series of moves that have left observers struggling to keep up.
Regional media have reported the resignation of the Lebanese Prime MinisterSaad Hariri, the arrest of dozens of princes and businessmen and the threat of regional conflict through the political positions that they bring to the mix.
International media have also shown their colours by selectively seeing what they want to see in the new prince.
Contributors:
RaniaMasri, academic and writer
HabibBattah, editor, BeirutReport.com and journalism lecturer at the American University of BeirutAs'ad Abukhalil, professor, California State University, StanislausDavid Hearst, editor, Middle East Eye
On our radar
Zimbabwe's army seizes the state broadcaster as it moves to take control of the country's succession.
Julian Assange trolls Trump Jr while defending WikiLeaks' journalism.
Venezuela's new media law raises heckles from press freedom activists.
Covering Manus Island
Last year, Papua New Guinea's Supreme Court ruled that Australia's imprisonment of asylum seekers on the islands of Manus and Nauru was illegal and ordered the closure of the camps.
Unfortunately, the story attracted little attention since Australia's offshore "processing centres" for asylum seekers have operated largely under a shroud of secrecy.
Journalists trying to report on conditions at the prisons have been blocked at every turn by the governments involved.
Eighteen months since that court ruling, the camps are now closed but the refugees are refusing to leave fearing attacks by local people.
The Listening Post's Johanna Hoes returns to the story of the refugees on Manus Island and Nauru.
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Elaine Pearson, director, HRWAustraliaPaul Farrell, senior reporter, Buzzfeed Australia
MatthewAbbott, documentary photographer
Amir Taghinia, former Manus refugee
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How Social Media Is Changing Saudi Arabia

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Saudi Arabia - Land of Peace

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is a modern nation that honors its Arab heritage and tradition. Saudi Muslims live in peaceful co-existence with those of other faiths and religions. Moreover, there are alot of non-muslims who are working and visiting the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
The rapid urban and economic growth in Saudi Arabia creates a lot of work opportunity for experts.

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